Galiot de Genouillac

About

DescriptifIti:

Jacques de Genouillac, Commander-in-Chief of the Artillery under François 1st, built a château which equalled the palaces of the Loire Valley in its splendour. Built between 1518 and 1535, it consisted of an entry wing which opened via a spectacular colonnaded portico with loggias and pediments. The western façade overlooking the courtyard is decorated with rows of windows and two large friezes, richly carved with emblems referring to the military functions of Galiot de Genouillac (Grand Ecuyer de France, Lord of Assier, 1465-1546), and to the legend of Hercules. Sold on in 1768, the château was demolished, and the stones used to build several houses in the village.

Accessible for MBK and horse-riders.

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Type of itinerary

Walking

Complement

All use of kml and gpx traces for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden.

Commune of departure

ASSIER

Place of departure

Coming from the D840, take the D653 towards Assier. Before coming into the village, stop on the rest area.on the left.

Greater Figeac - Lot and Célé Valleys

The large territory of Pays de Figeac in the eastern part of the Lot department draws its character from the Lot and Célé Valleys. Located nearby major sites like Cahors, Conques and Rocamadour, it takes pride in its beautiful villages like Cajarc, Faycelles, Capdenac-le-Haut, and so on. The landscape varies between the limestone plateaux of the Causses du Quercy and the foothills of the Massif Central. On a bicycle ride or hike, the preserved nature and authenticity of Greater Figeac are revealed in full. A land that boasts excellent local products and culinary delights: truffles, foie gras, lamb, Quercy melon, and the list goes on. Renowned festivals also take place here: a theatre festival, musical encounters, Africajarc and more.